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LAD → MPM
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Maputo Airport (Maputo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of Luanda's urban layout upon takeoff and a more dramatic entrance into Maputo Bay during the final approach, including views of the historic city center and the port.
Luanda Cityscape
Aerial view of Luanda's skyline, the harbor, and the thin sandspit of Ilha do Cabo immediately after departure.
Cubango River Basin
The winding river systems in southern Angola that eventually flow south to feed the Okavango Delta.
Lake Kariba Northern Tip
On more northern flight paths, the vast blue expanse of the world's largest man-made lake is visible on the horizon.
Limpopo National Park
Dense Mozambican bushveld and conservation areas that form part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park.
Maputo Bay
A sweeping view of the Indian Ocean inlet and the Maputo-Katembe bridge during the descent into MPM.
Book an early morning flight to avoid the hazy glare of the tropical sun. On the approach to Maputo, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the turquoise Indian Ocean and the red soil of the Mozambican coastline.
Bié Plateau
The high central plateau of Angola, featuring dramatic escarpments and varied agricultural landscapes.
Kalahari Fringe
Visual transition from the lush central African forests to the semi-arid red sands of the northern Kalahari desert.
Kruger National Park North
The northern reaches of the famous South African park, visible just before crossing into Mozambican airspace.
Lebombo Mountains
The long, narrow mountain range that creates a natural border between South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the African interior. Keep an eye out for the distinct geological line of the Lebombo Mountains roughly 20 minutes before landing.
Distance: 2,787 km (1,732 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: MPM (-25.920799, 32.572601)
Route Type: International
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